An object struck a satellite in Earth's orbit, leaving a hole

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An unknown small object, traveling thousands of miles per hour, punctured a satellite in Earth's orbit.

"Highlights the need for responsible space operations".

The satellite company NanoAvionics released images online showing the damage to its MP42 satellite, launched in 2022 and designed to host several instruments for different customers.

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Author / Journalist: Mark Kaufman

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Published On: 2024-11-09 @ 10:30:00 (1 weeks ago)

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